Associate Professor Position in Cancer Epidemiology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients. The College of Medicine, Department of Environmental & Public Health Sciences (DEPHS) is seeking an outstanding cancer epidemiologist for a tenure track faculty position at the Associate level in the Division of Epidemiology.

DEPHS conducts nationally and internationally recognized research spanning epidemiology, toxicology, environmental and industrial hygiene, and public health. The Department includes approximately 25 full-time faculty and 130 graduate students across four divisions: Epidemiology, Toxicology, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene, and Public Health. DEPHS is home to a NIEHS-funded T32 training program in Molecular Epidemiology of Children’s Environmental Health, a NIOSH-funded T42 Education and Research Center, and a recently established P20 Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H). Research funding comes from NIH, NIOSH, foundations, industry, and a variety of federal, state, and local agencies, supporting a research portfolio that is among the nation's leaders in environmental, occupational, and public health.

Faculty and trainees in DEPHS also benefit from close collaborations with two of the University of Cincinnati’s premier research enterprises. The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center (UCCC), a partnership among the UC, UC Health, and Cincinnati Children's, serves as the region’s only academic cancer center and integrates basic, clinical, translational, and population sciences research to advance cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship. The UCCC provides extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, shared research resources, community-engaged research, and investigator training across the cancer continuum.

In addition, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST) provides a robust infrastructure to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into improvements in human health. Through its partnership between UC and Cincinnati Children's, the CCTST offers research support services, pilot funding opportunities, training and career development programs, community-engaged research resources, and expertise in clinical and translational science for investigators across the university.

The appointee will have the opportunity to become a member of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Additional opportunities for collaboration are available through the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST), the Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H), the CEPH-accredited MPH Program, and numerous university-wide research centers and institutes. Established strengths across the College of Medicine include cancer biology, genomics, molecular biology, toxicology, immunology, pathology, biostatistical collaboration, bioinformatics, health services research, and clinical and translational science. Local resources include the nationally recognized Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, UC Health, and an extensive regional healthcare network serving populations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. These resources and partnerships, together with extensive research core facilities, clinical research infrastructure, and access to large and varied patient populations, provide a highly collaborative environment and exceptional opportunities for innovative population-based clinical and translational cancer research.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be an established investigator at the Associate Professor level with a nationally recognized research program in Cancer Epidemiology. The ideal candidate is expected to:

(1) maintain a strong record of extramural research funding and scholarly productivity;

(2) lead an innovative and impactful research program focused on cancer etiology, prevention, survivorship, screening, or related areas of population-based cancer research;

(3) employ state-of-the-art epidemiologic methods, including the integration of molecular, genomic, clinical, environmental, and/or other emerging data sources, as appropriate;

(4) foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center;

(5) participate in graduate (PhD, MS, and MPH) and postdoctoral mentoring and teaching; and

(6) provide service and leadership within the Department, College of Medicine, and broader scientific community.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related clinical or academic degree (MD, PhD, DrPH) from an accredited college or university.
• Established record of independent, externally funded cancer epidemiology research.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and scientific leadership in cancer epidemiology or a closely related field.
• Experience mentoring graduate students, trainees, or early-career investigators.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.
• Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability, commitment to student success, and service to the profession.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Must have outstanding writing skills to present research in written format.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• National or international recognition in cancer epidemiology.
• Active extramural funding as Principal Investigator from NIH, NCI, or other federal or foundation sources.
• Expertise in cancer prevention, cancer etiology, survivorship, screening, disparities, molecular epidemiology, precision prevention, or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with investigators from varied scientific disciplines and backgrounds.
• Interest in developing interdisciplinary collaborations across population, clinical, and basic cancer sciences.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate education, mentoring, and trainee development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Process Information

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position
• Current and complete curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief outline of current research (1-2 pages)
• Copy of two recent publications
• Three references, including name, address, phone number, and email address

Physical Requirements/Work Environment